Nov 06, 2017 dubbed the jon stewart of the arab world, bassem youssef was a cardiothoracic surgeon when he became the creator and host of the wildly popular tv show albernameg the first political satire show in the middle east. The new film might just be youssef s last push to fullscale american stardom. Bassem youssef arrives at court in satirical style politics. Egyptian satirist youssef ends tv show by evan hill supporters of defense minister gen. Youssef, who started his program on youtube after egypts uprising in. Bassem youssef, known as the jon stewart of egypt, was the host of the most. This is bassem youssef by pomegranate arts on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. We quiz comedian bassem youssef on tubers the egyptian satirist got his start on youtube, so were going to see how much he knows about actual tubers. Bassem youssef, a champion for egypts liberals the new. The egyptian heart surgeonturnedsatirist laughed his way through the arab spring. Popular egyptian television satirist bassem youssef was released on bail on sunday after turning himself in for questioning over allegations he insulted islam and the countrys president.
The channel announced in a statement read by tv anchor khairy. Subject of the tickling giants documentary bassem youssef discusses trump, remembers government opposition to his satire in egypt, and shares a theory for why stephen has welcomed so many middle. The tale of how bassem youssef went from performing heart surgery to performing comedy, first on youtube, and then on live television, is told in the new documentary tickling giants. The move was seen by opponents as part of an effort to silence dissent against morsi s government.
Bassem youssef, egypt awards committee to protect journalists. Jan 25, 2014 egypts censorship of comedian bassem youssef sends wrong message. On 30 march 20, an arrest warrant was issued for youssef for allegedly insulting islam and morsi. Bassem youssef, the arab worlds most important political humorist following egypts 2011 uprising, abruptly announced monday the end of his. Sign up to receive the latest publications, event invitations, and our weekly newsletter delivered to. Bassem youssef, dubbed the jon stewart of the arab world, was the host of popular tv show albernameg which was the first of its kind political satire show in the middle east. Here are the jokes that got bassem youssef, the jon stewart of egypt, arrested. Bassem youssef, known as the jon stewart of egypt, was the host of the most popular television show in the history of the arab world. Bassem youssef, known as egypts jon stewart, was arrested for allegedly insulting islam and egyptian president mohamed morsi. Here are the jokes that got bassem youssef, the jon stewart of. He hosted albernameg, a satirical news program, from 2011 to 2014. Egyptian satirist bassem youssef stops show, fearing for. Bassem youssef accused of undermining morsi the stream. Watch bassem youssef s albernameg season2 exclusively in north america only on magic tv box cbc channels 121 and 122.
Bassem youssef, who is known as egypts jon stewart, turned himself in after the prosecutor general issued an arrest warrant for him on saturday. What bassem youssefs story of egypt can teach americans bassem youssefs revolution for dummies describes how. Jun 02, 2014 bassem youssef, egypts jon stewart, is off the air. The revolutionary comedy of egypts bassem youssef cbs news. Bassem youssef, dubbed the jon stewart of the arab world, was the host of popular tv show albernameg which was the first of its kind political satire show in the middle east region. In 2019, bassem youssef began the youtube channel plantbtv. Bassem youssef abruptly cancels egyptian satire show time. Youssef criticised both the morsi administration and the peoples idolization of the egyptian defense minister. The inquiry began after he mocked president mohamed morsi s speeches on.
Egyptian tv host bassem youssef arrives at high court on sunday in a satirical style poking fun at president mohamed morsi by wearing a mock graduation cap similar to one worn by the egyptian. Here are the jokes that got bassem youssef, the jon. Egyptian tv satirist bassem youssef bailed after police. So youssef offered to turn himself inwearing his morsi hat. Bassem youssefs incendiary satirical news program, albernameg the program, chronicled the events of the 2011 egyptian revolution, the fall of president hosni mubarak, and the rise of mubaraks successor, mohamed morsi. Mar 31, 20 but tonight, the egyptian authorities were facing accusations of conducting a political witchhunt after bassem youssef whose weekly programme regularly lampoons the president, mohamed morsi. His april 5 show was business as usual, likening egyptian president mohamed morsi to a magician drawing ideas out of a hat.
Apr 06, 20 bassem youssef is an egyptian comedian currently under investigation for allegedly insulting president mohamed morsi and the islamic religion. Polestar has started production of its allelectric polestar 2 vehicle at a plant in china amid the covid19 pandemic that has upended the automotive industry and triggered a wave of factory closures throughout the world the start of polestar 2 production is a milestone for volvo car groups standalone electric performance brand and not just because it began in the midst of global. Egyptian tv satirist released on bail after police. Egyptian satirist bassem youssef s show elbernameg was suspended by host channel cbc minutes before it was due to screen on friday. Now bassem youssef is trying to make it in america. Bassem youssef, known as the jon stewart of egypt, was the host of. Bassem began his presentation on youtube on march 8, 2011, with more than 108 episodes of the program. Bassem youssef arrives at court in satirical style. Comedian bassem youssef, the man known as the egyptian jon stewart, stopped by kcal9 saturday to talk about his career and his upcoming projects. David degnergettry religious tv personalities quickly went on the offensive, trying to tarnish youssef, he says. Bassem youssef preparing america with revolution for. Egyptian president mohamed morsi addressing violence in egypts streets, followed by reaction from political satirist bassem youssef. Youtube cbs news on the daily show politicians are often the butt of jokes.
Bassem youssef the joke is mightier than the sword pifa 2018. A youtube sensation dubbed the jon stewart of the arab world, bassem youssef is the creator and former host of the wildly popular tv show albernamegthe first political satire show in the middle east and the most watched program in the region from 201114 with 30 million viewers every week. He no longer lives in egypt, but, he said recently, i guess the rest of the comparison holds true, because now. Egyptian tv host bassem youssef arrives at high court on sunday in a satirical style poking fun at president mohamed morsi by wearing a mock. Bassem youssef on his new book revolution for dummies. The comic bassem youssef arrives at court in cairo today in what has been termed a political witchhun epa. The daily show egypt, mohamed morsi, and bassem youssef. Egyptian satirist to be investigated for morsi insult. Bassem youssef has a lot bigger balls than sean penn and michael moore put together, because he actually risks something by speaking out.
Bassem youssef accused of undermining morsi egyptian comedian under investigation after satirising president morsi. Apr 02, 20 in an effort to address rising unemployment and rampant sexual violence, egyptian president mohamed morsi cracks down on satirist bassem youssef. Mix play all mix the late show with stephen colbert youtube. Bassem youssef talks to arthur kade about tickling giants full interview english interviews.
Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live fashion learning. It is constantly topping the regional youtube charts, making bassem youssef s youtube channel the most subscribed to in egypt. Youssef s downfall began with a viral segment mocking president mohamed morsi s hat in 20. Comedian bassem youssef tests freedom of speech in the new. In the united states, bassem youssef is usually called the jon stewart of egypt. Bassem raafat mohamed youssef is an egyptian comedian, writer, producer, surgeon. On tuesday, egyptian prosecutors ordered an investigation of egyptian television host and comedian, bassem youssef. The arrest of egyptian satirist bassem yousef over the weekend made us ask how freedom of expression has evolved in the nations affected by. Mar 21, 2017 bassem youssefs incendiary satirical news program, albernameg the program, chronicled the events of the 2011 egyptian revolution, the fall of president hosni mubarak, and the rise of mubaraks successor, mohamed morsi. Abdelfattah elsissi burn a poster with a photo of bassem youssef, the man known as egypts jon stewart, and arabic that reads, not egypt, you are degrading to the media, fifth column, during a protest in cairo in 20. A joke too far top satirist bassem youssef arrested over. The egyptian tv host has been labeled a traitor for his satire, but bassem says that wont stop him from poking fun at the powerful. Notwithstanding, youssef is a devout and practicing muslim, who has claimed that the allegations against him and his insults to islam are politically motivated.
But tonight, the egyptian authorities were facing accusations of conducting a political witchhunt after bassem youssef whose weekly programme regularly lampoons the president, mohamed morsi. Bassem youssef, the jon stewart of egypt, moves to u. In an effort to address rising unemployment and rampant sexual violence, egyptian president mohamed morsi cracks down on satirist bassem youssef. Egyptian satirist youssef ends tv show al jazeera america. Jon stewart backs bassem youssef, slams egypts mohamed. Youssef joins us on the show today along with sara taksler the director of the film and a producer on the daily show which is where she and youssef first met.
Critics like bassem youssef remain active, if endangered, and the international community is attentive and much more aware of the muslim brotherhoods flaws than it was a year ago. Mar 31, 2017 bassem youssef in tickling giants b assem youssef is the egyptian surgeon turned tv satirist who in 2011 became a youtube celebrity with his homemade. Egyptian political satirist bassem youssef suggests ways in which to improve the conditions in the middle east. Revolution for dummies by bassem youssef, 9780062446893, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. During a segment on monday nights edition of the daily show, stewart blasted egyptian president mohamed morsi for his governments arrest and interrogation of bassem youssef, a satirist who has. Parsing the jovial atmosphere, a wave of silence and seriousness swept over the crowd.
Bassem youssef s case will increase worries about freedom of speech in the posthosni mubarak era, especially when the countrys new constitution includes provisions criticised by rights. Originally a 5minute show on youtube, albernameg became the first online to tv conversion in the middle east and the most watched show across the region with 30. Dec 31, 2012 bassem youssef has used parody to argue that egypts ultraconservative sheiks are distorting islam, and for the moment, his satire appears to have trumped their sanctimony. Apr 02, 2017 apamr nabil stupid is stupid no matter what country youre from. Jon stewart on the egyptian governments arrest of comedian bassem youssef. Egyptian president casualty of social media orinoco tribune. Youssef not only captured his nations dissent but stamped it with his own brand of humorous political criticism, in. D my name is youssef im 17, im moroccan and im a gamer x i love making youtube videos gaming,podcast,tech so hope you will appreciate my ch. Bassem youssef preparing america with revolution for dummies extended interview clip 3202017 egyptian comedian bassem youssef explains president trumps popularity in the middle east and talks about satirizing the arab spring in his book revolution for dummies.
Bassem youssef and sara taksler on tickling giants the. A joke too far top satirist bassem youssef arrested over insults to. Egyptian satirist bassem youssef has canceled his show, citing the unsuitable climate in egypt. Former late night host and 911 first responders advocate jon stewart chokes up and slams congress over health care for the 911 first responders during the hearing for. It is constantly topping the regional youtube charts, making bassem youssefs youtube channel the most subscribed to in egypt. The arab worlds top satirist mercilessly mocked the islamists and military men who took power during the egyptian revolution. Bassem youssef, the egyptian television satirist known as his countrys jon stewart, is in trouble after for insulting president mohamed morsi on his television show. Now bassem youssef is trying to make it on the us comedy scene, writes sharif paget. The daily show egypt, mohamed morsi, and bassem youssef duration. The resemblance of his political humor to jon stewarts is unmistakable, but where stewarts satire has made him a star, bassem has been labeled a traitor.
Mar 16, 2017 subject of the tickling giants documentary bassem youssef discusses trump, remembers government opposition to his satire in egypt, and shares a theory for why stephen has welcomed so many middle. In march, a warrant was issued for his arrest for insulting the president and islam. Bassem youssef, dubbed the jon stewart of the arab world, was the host of popular tv show albernameg. Egyptian satirist interrogated for criticizing mohammed morsi. Apr 14, 2017 now bassem youssef is trying to make it in america he was known as the jon stewart of egypt. Positioned behind a solitary table, the stage was dimly lit to mimic the room where former egyptian president mohamed morsi s regime interrogated the arrested comedian. Bassem raafat muhammad youssef is an egyptian comedian, writer, producer, physician, media critic, and television host. Figures like bassem youssef are instrumental in moving government officials into a forced sense of awareness of the most urgent social concerns. Hounded by morsi and military alike, he said that he was tired of worrying about my safety and that.
A documentary film about bassem youssef released in april 2016,tickling giants, directed by sara taksler, was called. Stupid is stupid no matter what country youre from. Egypts censorship of comedian bassem youssef sends wrong message. It was egyptian doctor bassem youssef who used youtube to. Courtesy of univision to read youssefs acceptance speech, click here as a window for free expression opened in egypt with the demise of the mubarak era in 2011, cardiac surgeon bassem youssef began dissecting his society with a satirical newscast produced in his living room and posted on youtube. Mohamed morsi will be more remembered in canada and the us if at all as. The egyptian tv personality, often compared to jon stewart, had to report to the prosecutors office, accused of insulting islam and president morsi no relation of syrian morsi. Bassem youssef via youtube egyptian satirist interrogated for criticizing mohammed morsi bassem youssef, who has been hailed as the nations jon stewart, remains a. Egypts censorship of comedian bassem youssef sends wrong. In an effort to address rising unemployment and rampant sexual violence, egyptian president mohamed morsi cracks down on satirist bassem. Bassem youssef born egypt is a senior american fbi agent. Jon stewart condemns the arrest of his egyptian counterpart satirist bassem youssef, called the jon stewart of egypt was arrested sunday for insulting president mohamed morsi. He was the highest ranking american agent of coptic descent employed by the federal bureau of investigation as of 2009, as a unit chief in the fbis counterterrorism division. Originally an online 5minute show, albernameg became the most watched show in the history of egyptian tv with an average of 40 million viewers every week, in addition to over 2 million.
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